Basic skills of the petroleum geologist

Science & technology   |   Geology   |   Case study   |   07/30/2009   |   .doc   |   24 pages
Document abstract : «A cross section is a profile showing geological features in a vertical plane through the earth. Some geologists prefer the term "section" for this type of diagram, reserving "cross section" to denote a section made perpendicular to structural...»

Synopsis abstract : «Geologic cross sections. Cross section elements. Introduction . The elements of a cross section. Input data . Line of section. Scale . Datum . Exercise 1: Constructing a cross section for subsurface features . Exercise 2: Constructing a cross...»

A study on the influence of the sun on climate and weather patterns in the earth

Science & technology   |   Geology   |   Term papers   |   05/28/2009   |   .doc   |   9 pages
Document abstract : «The Sun is a burning ball of mostly gaseous hydrogen with a surface temperature of 6000 degrees centigrade, large enough to hold a million Earths. The importance of the sun rests on the fact that it warms the surface of an otherwise cold and...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Temperature. Sunspots. The water cycle and winds. Rain and storm. Cloud formation . Solar winds and other phenomenon. Solar winds. Solar flares. Conclusion. Bibliography....»

A study on tornadoes and their impact

Science & technology   |   Geology   |   Term papers   |   05/17/2009   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : «The word tornado derives from the Spanish word "tornado", meaning "thunderstorm", which in turn was derived from the Latin word "tonare", meaning, "To thunder". People also refer to tornadoes as twister, and the colloquial term cyclone.A tornado is...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Characteristics of tornadoes. Formation of tornadoes. Life cycle of tornadoes. Type of tornadoes. Other tornado type formations. Impact of tornadoes. Detection of tornadoes. Conclusion. Bibliography....»

Genetically modified trees: A natural concern

Science & technology   |   Geology   |   Term papers   |   04/28/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «Smell the scent of flowering honeysuckle, hear the chirping of birds, and the wind in the boughs coupled with the crunch of foliage beneath the feet. The air is pristine, the sky is clear blue, and the sounds of nature are all around. A forest is...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The concept of genetically modified trees for the layman. Reporters Oliver Tickell and Charles Clover of the U.K. Daily Telegraph. The common man needs not only to be informed on this matter. The venture as the result of powerful...»

The floods and the Cevenol phenomenon

Science & technology   |   Geology   |   Presentation   |   01/19/2009   |   .ppt   |   22 slides
Document abstract : «Floods = natural disaster. Floods = hazard for human and several animals. The Mediterranean supplies water. The Cevennes block everything. Climatic situation between 8h and 15h. Formation of cloudy cells, break up in point of V, V cells aspirate...»

Synopsis abstract : «Summary.. Introduction.. The scene.. The cevenol phenomenon.. Situation in september 2002.. Situation on 8 september.. Lightning's impact.. Consequences.. Economical consequences.. Environmental consequences.. Risk...»

Contamination of Groundwater in the Mahoning County by E. Coli Bacteria ( Pictures included )

Science & technology   |   Geology   |   Case study   |   06/26/2008   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «The majority of the Earth's water, specifically 99% of it, makes up oceans, ice caps and glaciers, so only 1% is left for humans to use (What is Surface, 2001). Although we have a limited water supply, this does not stop us from wasting water or...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Importance of water quality.. General Statistics.. Mahoning County's status.. What affects the quality of water in Mahoning County.. Chemicals.. E. Coli. Prevention of E. Coli Contamination.. Sewage pipelines.. Septic Tanks.. Farms...»

Soil degradation and water pollution in Africa and what other countries have done to tackle this problem

Science & technology   |   Geology   |   Presentation   |   06/11/2008   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «In recent months, Africa has been widely mentioned in the popular press. While the focus of this media attention has been the AIDS epidemic that is occurring in the region, it is important for Westerners to understand that there are a host of other...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Environmental and social factors that may aid or hinder development in Africa will also be addressed.. Soil Degradation and Water Pollution in Africa. Solid Degradation. Water Pollution. Managing Environmental Problems. Soil...»

An overview of CO2 Sequestration

Science & technology   |   Geology   |   Presentation   |   04/28/2008   |   .ppt   |   33 slides
Document abstract : «Climate change is now widely recognised as a long term threat. It is thought that the climate is being changed by the increasing emissions of greenhouse gases, especially CO2, arising from human activities. Useful reductions in CO2 emissions can be...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. CO2 Increase, 2003-2030. Geological storage of Carbon Di Oxide. Motivation. The Sleipner CO2 injection. CO2 injected and its impact. CO2 injection: Statement. The Salah project. Conclusion. References....»

Temperature and Ocean Rising

Science & technology   |   Geology   |   Term papers   |   04/20/2008   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «One of the most controversial topics over the last few years has been the argument of what is going to happen to our planet in the future because of this theory called global warming. Global warming has been the main topic from geologists all the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The Greenhouse effect. The concepts of global warming and the greenhouse effect. Major effects that would result from global warming . A major issue for everyone living on earth. Conclusion....»

Geographic Information Systems: Modeling and Analytical Shortcomings with a Landscape Archaeological Case Study

Science & technology   |   Geology   |   Case study   |   04/14/2008   |   .doc   |   24 pages
Document abstract : «Archaeology has traditionally been defined relative to anthropology as "anthropology of the past" but an alternative viewpoint defines archaeology as "geography of the past." As with other geographically-based fields, archaeological research...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Commercial GIS shortfalls. Temporal GIS. 3-D GIS. Case Study: Landscape archaeology in the Granikos River Valley. Research motivation. Research goals. Research questions. Research approach. Surveying concerns. Data adjustments. A...»

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